Medical - surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Client Care

7E-4, 0-13-099075-2, LeMone, RN, DSN, FAAN, Priscilla, Burke, RN, MS, Karen M., Medical-Surgical Nursing- Critical Thinking in Client Care, 3/E* Readers will love this books organization and clear presentation of patient care, with its consistent format and multiple methodologies—narrative text, boxes, tables, graphics, photographs. It is built around functional health patterns, with a focus on developing decision-making skills through an abundance of case studies and examples. KEY TOPICS- Includes new topics such as diseases specific to bioterrorism, information on diversity, and focused assessments with information specific to the older adult. Covers new concepts such as health promotion, home care with resources, and complementary therapies. Features "Applying the Nursing Process- A Case Study Approach to the Nursing Process," in which a Case Study is presented for each disease process and the reader is given an outline of the nursing process actions. Offers a comprehensive technology package to help prepare readers for the computerized NCLEX exam; includes a Companion Website and Study Wizard CD-ROM. MARKET- The perfect reference for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in acute and home care settings.
Features and Benefits

NEW - Media icon. - Guides students to the CD-ROM or website for animations or additional information.
NEW - Focus on the Older Adult Boxes. - Students are caring for more elderly patients.
NEW - Focus on Diversity Boxes. - These boxes list incidence, prevalence, etiology, etc. for a particular disorder as effected by race/ethnicity to assist nursing student in giving the appropriate care.
NEW - Topics - Includes diseases specific to bioterrorism, health promotion and complementary therapies. - Provides students with the most up-to-date content as it applies to medical-surgical nursing.
NEW - Chapters - Includes Chapter 12, Nursing Care of Clients with Substance Abuse; Chapter 39, Nursing Care of Clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders combines two chapters from the previous edition. - Gives students sufficient background and coverage on the latest developments in the field.
NEW - Revisions and updates throughout - Every line in the book has been critically reviewed for accuracy and currency.- Gives students the most thorough, highest-quality information available to ensure thorough preparation for their careers in the field of nursing.
Nursing Care-Plans. - A case study is presented for each major disease process and the student is given an outline of the nursing process actions. Critical thinking questions follow the care plan to assist the students in applying their knowledge.
Medication Administration Boxes - The nurses responsibilities and client and family teaching practices related to medication administration are included in these boxes.
Pathophysiology Illustrated - These three-dimensional illustrations assist students in visualizing the paythphysiological process of a particular disorder.
Multisystem Effects of Disease - These labeled illustrations point out how specific disorders effect each of the body systems with clinical implications included.
Clinical Manifestations Boxes- Bulleted lists summarize the clinical manifestations of diseases.
Physical Assessment Guidelines - Clear and detailed assessment guidelines are given for each body system and include assessment techniques and possible abnormal findings. Assessment interview questions are provided using a functional health patterns framework.
Nursing Research- Evidence-Based Practice Boxes - Provides an overview of a nursing research and how it applies to particular disorders and procedures.
Comprehensive Technology Package
A state-of-the-art suite of technology products is available FREE to enhance the learning process and to prepare students for the computerized NCLEX exam.It also provides a Syllabus Manager for instructors and a “Faculty Lounge” offers lecture hints, class activities, and visuals.
Student CD-ROM - Tied chapter-by-chapter to the text, this free student CD provides additional review and animations(different than CW). - Students can quiz themselves on vocabulary (an audio glossary provides correct pronunciations) and NCLEX style questions.
Instructor CD-ROM - Provides NCLEX questions, PowerPoint illustrations, and lecture outlines. - Online Course Management Systems- Blackboard, Web CT and Course Compass.